Is the opening 1. G4 the worst possible move in...

Originally posted by Dragon Fire
Watch Game 3091829 for the demise of the renounced Grob Killer by the current undefeated champion of the Grob.

play 1...g5 seems easier than 1.g4....i could be crazy though

Originally posted by chessisvanity
play 1...g5 seems easier than 1.g4....i could be crazy though

Originally posted by chessisvanity
play 1...g5 seems easier than 1.g4....i could be crazy though

Originally posted by Dragon Fire
1. ... g5 is also known as "The Grob"

Originally posted by cmsMaster
It's the Borg actually.

you play thr grob and borg in tournaments otb?

Originally posted by Dragon Fire
No! The Borg are robotic-human hybrids intent on dominating the universe.

that's my line.....please don't use it ever again...

Originally posted by HomerJSimpson
Yeah I tried that opening, just to help get my grob killing skills at their maximum potential

Game 2932703

Im undefeated with and against the grob

I'm actually tempted to try the grob in a tournament.

So if it all goes wrong I know what to blame.

No, not my poor play!

the grob is playable in otb tournaments.

But if you try it at the 2400+ level then don't be surprised what happens

Everyone, I've been playing 1. e4 forever. I prefer the Scotch Gambit, or any other bishop's game if 1... e5

But I question you all here with this quandry.
Chess theory says that this position out of Scotch Gambit/3 knights for white is bad. I disagree.

1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. d4 exd4
4. Bc4 Nf3
5. e5 Ng4 (theory suggests against the Bishop sack at f7)
6. Bxf7+ Kxf7
7. Ng5+ Ke8
8. Qxg4 h6
9. Nf3 d6 (theory again states White has fallen behind)
10. Qg6+ Ke7 (Now, I do not see how this is bad for White...black's king is disturbed and blocking the queen and bishop on d-f8)

Anyone got any input on this? I've played several games from this position and find it quite playable.

Originally posted by thezimboman
Everyone, I've been playing 1. e4 forever. I prefer the Scotch Gambit, or any other bishop's game if 1... e5

But I question you all here with this quandry.
Chess theory says that this position out of Scotch Gambit/3 knights for white is bad. I disagree.

1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. d4 exd4
4. Bc4 Nf3
5. e5 Ng4 (theory suggests against the Bishop s ...[text shortened]... any input on this? I've played several games from this position and find it quite playable.

Yes, that has to be the worst Grob EVAH!